Implements · 2025
Case IH 730C Disk Ripper - Controlled Rural-Road Tow
In 2025 a dealer bought a 2004 Case IH 730C disk ripper from a local Minnesota seller. About 18 ft wide and 6.5 metric tons, it needed a slow route: Meridian Freight towed it approximately 250 miles on its own running gear at about 30-35 mph, then dismantled and packed it into a container for New York and Istanbul.
| Equipment | 2004 Case IH 730C disk ripper |
|---|---|
| Route | Minnesota – Meridian packing facility – Chicago – New York – Istanbul |
| Year | 2025 |
| Weight | Approximately 6.5 metric tons |
| What Meridian did | Towed the ripper approximately 250 miles on its own running gear, then dismantled it and packed it into a container |
The shipment
The dealer legally purchased the 2004 Case IH 730C from a local Minnesota seller. At approximately 18 ft wide and 6.5 metric tons, the machine required a slow, carefully selected route rather than normal highway transport. Meridian towed the ripper approximately 250 miles on its own running gear using a company GMC truck. Speed was generally limited to about 30-35 mph, and replacement highway tires traveled with the driver so a damaged tire could be changed without leaving the implement stranded. A lowboy alternative was estimated to cost approximately $2,000 more. After arrival, Meridian immediately dismantled the ripper and packed it into a container for transportation through New York to Istanbul. Responsibility ended in Istanbul. Final assembly was not monitored, but no complaint was reported to Meridian.
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